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Crawl
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Synopsis
Crawl is a character-driven thriller set in an unknown, rural town. A seedy bar-owner hires a mysterious Croatian to murder an acquaintance over an unpaid debt. The crime is carried out, but a planned double-crossing backfires and an innocent waitress suddenly becomes involved. Now a hostage in her own home, the young woman is driven to desperate measures for survival. A suspenseful, yet darkly humorous chain of events builds to a blood-curdling and unforgettable climax.
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Chillerama
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Synopsis
It's the closing night at the last drive-in theater in America and Cecil B. Kaufman (HATCHET's Richard Riehle) has planned the ultimate marathon of lost film prints to unleash upon his faithful cinephile patrons. Four films so rare that they have never been exhibited publicly on American soil until this very night! What could possibly go wrong?
In the spirit of classic anthology films like CREEPSHOW and TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE and containing films that not only celebrate the golden age of drive-in B horror shlock but also span over four decades of cinema, CHILLERAMA offers something for every bad taste. With titles like WADZILLA, I WAS A TEENAGE WEREBEAR, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANKENSTEIN, and ZOM-B-MOVIE and featuring appearances by Joel David Moore (AVATAR), Lin Shaye (INSIDIOUS), Ray Wise (X-MEN: FIRST CLASS), Kane Hodder (FRIDAY THE 13th), Eric Roberts (THE DARK KNIGHT) and more cameos than you can count, CHILLERAMA is sure to have you screaming for more. From the depraved minds of Adam Rifkin (DETROIT ROCK CITY), Tim Sullivan (2001 MANIACS), Adam Green (FROZEN), and Joe Lynch (WRONG TURN 2).
In the spirit of classic anthology films like CREEPSHOW and TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE and containing films that not only celebrate the golden age of drive-in B horror shlock but also span over four decades of cinema, CHILLERAMA offers something for every bad taste. With titles like WADZILLA, I WAS A TEENAGE WEREBEAR, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANKENSTEIN, and ZOM-B-MOVIE and featuring appearances by Joel David Moore (AVATAR), Lin Shaye (INSIDIOUS), Ray Wise (X-MEN: FIRST CLASS), Kane Hodder (FRIDAY THE 13th), Eric Roberts (THE DARK KNIGHT) and more cameos than you can count, CHILLERAMA is sure to have you screaming for more. From the depraved minds of Adam Rifkin (DETROIT ROCK CITY), Tim Sullivan (2001 MANIACS), Adam Green (FROZEN), and Joe Lynch (WRONG TURN 2).
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Cassadaga
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Synopsis
Devastated by the death of her younger sister, Lily Morel seeks solace at the
spiritualist community of Cassadaga. But instead of finding closure, she
contacts something else as the vengeful ghost of a murdered young woman. With
her life crumbling all-around her, Lily races to unravel the mysterious
circumstances surrounding the woman's death as a task that will bring her
face-to-face with a sadistic serial killer known only as Geppetto.
spiritualist community of Cassadaga. But instead of finding closure, she
contacts something else as the vengeful ghost of a murdered young woman. With
her life crumbling all-around her, Lily races to unravel the mysterious
circumstances surrounding the woman's death as a task that will bring her
face-to-face with a sadistic serial killer known only as Geppetto.
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Wrong Turn 5
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Synopsis
The backwoods of West Virginia are deeper, darker and deadlier than ever in this all-new, unrated chapter of WRONG TURN! The cutting-edge terror continues when a small mining town hosts the legendary Mountain Man Festival on Halloween, where crowds of costumed partygoers gather for a wild night of music and mischief. But a killer celebration soon gives way to a blood-soaked feeding frenzy when an inbred family of hillbilly cannibals trick and treat themselves to a group of visiting college students who are just dying for a good time... Free screening.
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Would You Rather
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Synopsis
Desperate to help her ailing brother, a young woman agrees to compete in a deadly game of "Would You Rather," hosted by a sadistic aristocrat. Director David Guy Levy, cast members Jeffrey Combs, Eddie Steeples, Sasha Gray, Brittany Snow will attend. Courtesy of IFC Midnight
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Under the Bed
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Synopsis
Every child knows about the monster under the bed—Neal Hausman’s mistake was trying to fight it. Neal has returned from a two-year exile following his tragic attempt to defeat the monster, only to find his father ticking ever closer to a breakdown, a new stepmother who fears him, and his little brother Paul, terrorized by the same monster. While Neal and Paul work together to try and fight the nocturnal menace, their parents are taking desperate measures to get the family back to normal. With no support from their parents, the brothers have nothing to rely on but each other, and courage beyond belief. Q & A with Johnny Weston, Director Steven C. Miller, Producers Will Clevinger and Brad Miska moderated by Ryan Turek of Shocktilyoudrop
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True Love (Y/N: You Lie, You Die)
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Synopsis
On the surface, Kate and Jack, late 20's, are happy. But like everyone, they carry secrets that neither is prepared to reveal. After their wedding they awake from a deep sleep, each alone in a sealed room with no doors or windows - only images projected on the walls and a monitor with two buttons: one for "yes" and one for "no". As the horror of their situation unfolds, surveillance films showing their life together appear on the wall, while the monitor starts asking terrifying questions. It soon becomes apparent that a bizarre test of their relationship is underway, and the secrets revealed lead them deeper and deeper into what could not just destroy their love, but threaten their very same lives...
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Thale
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Synopsis
Two crime scene cleaners discover a mythical tailed, female creature in a concealed cellar. She never utters a word, unable to tell her story, but the pieces of the puzzle soon come together; she's been held captive for decades for reasons soon to surface. Badass Digest says. "Thale is a rare thing, at times haunting, atmospheric, hilarious, violent and wholly beautiful. It's an intimate tale about larger than life obstacles that manages to elicit gentle humanity all the while.
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Resolution
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Synopsis
Michael is committed to getting his best friend Chris to sober up and put his life back on track. But what begins as an attempt to save his friend’s life quickly takes an unexpected turn as the two friends confront personal demons, the consequences of past actions, and forces beyond their control. Expertly balancing dark humor, heart, and thrills, Resolution is an utterly unique cinematic experience that defies genre classification.
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Prince of Darkness
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Synopsis
A sinister secret has been kept in the basement of an abandoned Los Angeles church for many years. With the death of a priest belonging to a mysterious sect, another priest opens the door to the basement and discovers a vat containing a green liquid. The priest contacts a group of physics graduate students to investigate it. Unfortunately, they discover that the liquid contains the essence of Satan himself, and they also discover that he will release HIS father - an all-powerful Anti-God! The liquid later comes to life itself, turning some of the students into zombies as the Devil comes forward to release his father. Will these students be able to stop him?
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In tandem with the honoring of John Carpenter with a Career Achievement award and a 25th Anniversary Screening of PRINCE OF DARKNESS, Screamfest is celebrating the iconic films of the director through original art. 13 exclusive poster designs from around the globe have been commissioned based on his classic films. Each poster is 24"X 36" and part of a limited run of 50. As a longtime advocate of animals, the entire proceeds of the poster sale will go to The Humane Society of the United States. They will be on display and for sale for $50 each at the October 20th event at the LA Live Regal Cinema (1000 West Olympic Blvd., LA, CA). Those that would prefer to send in a direct donation to The Humane Society of the United States, should mail directly to: The Humane Society of the United States Los Angeles Office Attn: Screamfest 820 Moraga Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 Their IRS tax identification number is 53-0225390 To view this amazing artwork click HERE:
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In tandem with the honoring of John Carpenter with a Career Achievement award and a 25th Anniversary Screening of PRINCE OF DARKNESS, Screamfest is celebrating the iconic films of the director through original art. 13 exclusive poster designs from around the globe have been commissioned based on his classic films. Each poster is 24"X 36" and part of a limited run of 50. As a longtime advocate of animals, the entire proceeds of the poster sale will go to The Humane Society of the United States. They will be on display and for sale for $50 each at the October 20th event at the LA Live Regal Cinema (1000 West Olympic Blvd., LA, CA). Those that would prefer to send in a direct donation to The Humane Society of the United States, should mail directly to: The Humane Society of the United States Los Angeles Office Attn: Screamfest 820 Moraga Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 Their IRS tax identification number is 53-0225390 To view this amazing artwork click HERE:
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Outpost Black Sun
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Synopsis
The year is 1945, the closing stages of WWII, and a German scientist is working on a frightening new technology that has the power to create an immortal Nazi army. Flash forward to present day, and a NATO task force is deployed to Eastern Europe, where a sinister enemy is mercilessly killing everything in its path. But this is no ordinary foe…it is a super-human army of zombie Nazi Stormtroopers. Defying overwhelming odds, a small band of soldiers venture deep behind enemy lines to uncover the source of this evil power and prevent the rise of the Fourth Reich.
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On Air (Radio Silence)
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Synopsis
A man (Markus Knuefken) runs the pirate radio "Nighthawk" from the basement of his house, and every Saturday night he goes "On Air" as Doc Rock. Unexpectedly a serial killer "The Night-Slasher" (Charles Rettinghaus) calls in on his show, and now - Doc has to stop him from killing his next victim. The struggle for survival is ON AIR.